Gonna start a build/restore thread?Getting the new old bike in tip top condition.
Gonna start a build/restore thread?Getting the new old bike in tip top condition.
I will reveal the new toy in a couple of days In a separate post. I’m keeping my fingers crossed there won’t be enough work needed to warrant a restoration thread. Pretty confident the mosquito population will be low in our yard this summer.Gonna start a build/restore thread?
Yes I’ll do that soon as each project gets going.I'd like to see pics/ hear more about these projects too!
Haha! There was a time when I planned a trip to this particular crossroads for when the time was convenient. This is who he's talking about. Listen, learn, love. In the universe of non-manipulated classical reality, immeasurably more talented than a media creation who stole the song and made a fortune from it and continues to do so. Murdered by a jealous lover though, which is kind of an upbeat end maybe in a way...A friend of mine is here from far away. He traveled here on two wheels. My 650 is off the rack and we’re riding this weekend.
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It’s mostly stuff I posted before, so no pictures.
I synced my carburetors yesterday. I have far less vibration today.My bars are solid mounted, hence my resistance to ride much above 4500rpm. I do have new rubber bushings ordered and hope I can cludge them in before Ozarks.View attachment 213037
Is that a adjustment by sound? I think my vacuum ports are between the carbs and I would have to disassemble. I understand the sync is adjusting the linkage (77). A search mention mentions vac gauges or manometer but I do not think I have access to the ports.I synced my carburetors yesterday. I have far less vibration today.
I have a Morgan Carbtune. I was able to tweak mine without removing the tank utilizing a long thin blade screwdriver. What I do on my XS11 is remove the seat and turn the tank around backwards. You can do this with the 650 if your tank has two petcocks. The adjustment is between the carburetors.Is that a adjustment by sound? I think my vacuum ports are between the carbs and I would have to disassemble. I understand the sync is adjusting the linkage (77). A search mention mentions vac gauges or manometer but I do not think I have access to the ports.
I used one of these when I first got my bike. Nice tool. I have since bought a dial type synchronizer. Works ok but only had two gauges so I bought a Motion Pro liquid type manometer that has 4 banks. Need to try it out soon on the triple.I have a Morgan Carbtune. I was able to tweak mine without removing the tank utilizing a long thin blade screwdriver. What I do on my XS11 is remove the seat and turn the tank around backwards. You can do this with the 650 if your tank has two petcocks. The adjustment is between the carburetors.
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First ride out, we did just over 55 miles.
A short putt to the coast and then a long back road loop back to towards to house and a final 8 mile stretch on the highway.
Runs like a top and is much tighter than I’d expected. Had a long open stretch of backroad and figured I’d give it a go. Smashed the 90mph mark on the speedo and still had more to give.
The rest of my ride was a steady cruise at 50/55.
My Saturday morning are usually spent at Jiujitsu but I hurt my shoulder so I took the day off for a relaxing ride.
Windy and a little overcast but always a good time. Even had some greenery left on the hills by the lake.
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Did Jim do that XS1 design on that XS2 or are you franchising it out Bob? Maybe I came in late?
First ride out, we did just over 55 miles.
A short putt to the coast and then a long back road loop back to towards to house and a final 8 mile stretch on the highway.
Runs like a top and is much tighter than I’d expected. Had a long open stretch of backroad and figured I’d give it a go. Smashed the 90mph mark on the speedo and still had more to give.
The rest of my ride was a steady cruise at 50/55.
My Saturday morning are usually spent at Jiujitsu but I hurt my shoulder so I took the day off for a relaxing ride.
Windy and a little overcast but always a good time. Even had some greenery left on the hills by the lake.
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A week my arse...God! I'm away for a week and....